Surf spots in Itacaré

3 spots within 5 km of Itacaré: 3 beach breaks. 1 suit beginners.

Best spots today in Itacaré

Beginners: Engenhoca (Good, 0.7 m, offshore around 06:00), Havaizinho (Fair, 0.7 m, offshore around 06:00)

Forecast updated 20 Oct, 01:03 UTC.

The spots

Engenhoca · beach break, beginner, best on E/SE swell with W/NW wind, all tides. A beach south of Itacaré town with approachable waves, often used by learners and surf schools.
Havaizinho · beach break, intermediate, best on ESE swell with W wind, low to mid tide. Beach south of Itacare on the Cacau coast that works in east-south-east swell with light westerly offshore wind.
Tiririca · beach break, intermediate, best on E/SE/NE swell with W/NW/SW wind, all tides. The beach break right in front of Itacaré town, one of Bahia's main surf destinations.

When to surf in Itacaré

Best months for intermediate surfers: May to June, October. For beginners: May to June. The water goes from about 26 °C in August (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 29 °C in April (Boardshorts / rash vest). 1 of the 3 spots suit beginners, such as Engenhoca.

Month	Rideable days	Beginner days	Water
Jan	0	1	27 °C
Feb	0	1	28 °C
Mar	0	1	29 °C
Apr	1	2	29 °C
May	8	5	28 °C
Jun	8	7	27 °C
Jul	6	5	26 °C
Aug	2	4	26 °C
Sep	4	4	26 °C
Oct	6	3	27 °C
Nov	2	2	27 °C
Dec	0	0	27 °C

Days per month at the best third of the 3 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.

Questions

What are the best surf spots in Itacaré?

The best-known are Engenhoca, Havaizinho, Tiririca. In all, 3 spots lie within 5 km: 3 beach breaks.

Where can beginners surf in Itacaré?

Engenhoca: sandy, more forgiving spots. Surf them on small days, ideally with a lesson or near the lifeguards.

When is the best time to surf in Itacaré?

For intermediate surfers May to June, October. For beginners May to June.

What wetsuit do I need to surf in Itacaré?

The sea goes from about 26 °C in August (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 29 °C in April (Boardshorts / rash vest).